118192 Apr 2026

To this day, 118,192 stands as a "solid" wall of history—a number that modern stadium safety regulations mean will likely never be beaten.

: The match featured perhaps the most famous mark in history. In the second quarter, Carlton's Alex Jesaulenko soared over Collingwood’s Graeme Jenkin, suspended in the air for what felt like an eternity. 118192

: In a stunning turnaround, Carlton clawed back the lead to win by 10 points. To this day, 118,192 stands as a "solid"

: Barassi’s gamble worked. Carlton began a frantic, fast-paced handball game that exhausted the Magpies. : In a stunning turnaround, Carlton clawed back

The 1970 Grand Final between and Collingwood wasn't just a game; it was a cultural explosion. By midday, the MCG was a sea of black, white, and navy blue. People were squeezed into every available inch of the concrete stands, with some even sitting on the narrow ledge of the scoreboard. When the final tally of 118,192 was announced, it felt less like a sporting event and more like a small city had gathered for a revolution. The game itself is the stuff of AFL folklore:

: At halftime, Collingwood led by 44 points. They looked untouchable. In the Carlton rooms, legendary coach Ron Barassi told his players to "handball, handball, handball"—a tactic that was revolutionary at the time.

The number is the legendary official attendance at the 1970 VFL Grand Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), a record that remains the highest crowd for any Australian Rules Football match in history. The Story of the "Hundred-Thousand Heartbeat"